“…So far, many effective methods [37] have been used to introduce meso/macropores into the SAPO-34 molecular sieves, such as post-treatment method (etching by acid to remove Al atoms [38] and alkali to remove Si atoms [39]), confined space synthesis method [40,41], hard template method [42] and soft template method [8,43]. Soft templates that can give rise to mesostructure mainly include poly-quaternary ammonium organic surfactant, amphiphilic organosilane surfactant [3], cationic water soluble polymers such as polydiallyl-dimethylammonium chloride (PDADMAC) and PDDAM [44,45], nonionic water soluble polymers such as P123 [46], PEI [47]. Among these methods, the polymers have been paid much attention due to their good thermal stability and strong interaction of the templates with silica species, adjustable composition and low cost [48].…”